File Infector

A role of a file infector is to directly strike and modify an application, usually seeking out EXE. or COM extensions. When the application is started, the infection is executed and does whatever it has been commanded to do. It is typically installed into system memory. There it waits for something to trigger it and corrupt other items. This infection is most commonly distributed via compromised networks, over the web or from a corrupted floppy disk. One of the most malicious forms of the file infector goes by the alias Win32. Its purpose is to transfer hits to the HttpSendRequest into a corrupted .DLL format. This type of file infector is often installed by other malware. This infection will corrupt other items and usually result in the crash of a web browser. This file infector employs a technique to make sure its corrupted .DLL format will replace the target extension found within the system. When the computer is restarted, it unknowingly boots the infected content.